An Easter egg hunt in historic Odessa. (Historic Odessa Foundation photo)

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An Easter egg hunt in historic Odessa. (Historic Odessa Foundation photo)

An Easter egg hunt in historic Odessa. (Historic Odessa Foundation photo)

 

Easter egg hunts are sort of back this year, promising some fun outdoors while of course following social-distancing, masking and other pandemic guidelines.

Here are some local Easter-themed events, some featuring egg hunts with other kids, and some not.

Auburn Heights Egg-stravaganza, Yorklyn. The Friends of Auburn Heights are sponsoring a huntless event at the museum, 3000 Creek Road. The fun runs noon to 4 p.m. April 2-3, with $10 tickets required for all attendees. Activities include train rides, a bunny-themed craft, a contactless scavenger hunt (best for ages 7-10), an interactive story (“Hoppy Lost Her Hop: A Bunny Tail,”) best for ages 6 and under) and a goodie bag with filled eggs to enjoy at the event or at home.

Evangelical Presbyterian Church, Newark. The church is hosting a free hunt at its fields, 308 Possum Park Road, Newark. The action runs 10-11:30 a.m. April 3, with crafts, inflatables, an egg hunt and prizes. The age groups are 3 years and under, 4 years to second grade and third grade and older.

Faith Presbyterian Church, Brandywine Hundred. The Easter Family Fun Day is at 9 and 10:30 a.m April 3 at the church, 720 Marsh Road. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, a scavenger hunt and crafts. Space is limited.

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Good Shepherd Baptist Church, Bear. An Easter Eggstravaganza runs noon-2 p.m. March 27, with a hunt, food and games at the church, 2274 Porter Road.

Historic Houses of Odessa, Odessa. Thousands of candy-filled eggs will be hidden on the grounds of the Wilson-Warner House, 201 Main St., Odessa. The free hunt is for toddlers to fifth-graders, with sessions at 1, 2 and 3 p.m. March 28. Registration is required by March 25 at 378-4119 or [email protected]. Participants also get a craft.

Newark’s Hunt at Home. The city for the second year canceled its event at White Clay Creek State Park, and this year’s alternative is a hunt at home kit. Kits are $10 and must be reserved by Wednesday and picked up on Thursday. Age-appropriate kits include a dozen candy- and toy-filled eggs, crafts and activities. Age groups are 2 and under, 3-4, 5-6 and 7-9.

Praise Assembly, Newark. The church is hosting a hunt 9-11 a.m. April 3 on its grounds, 1421 Old Baltimore Pike, Newark. Registration is online.

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St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church, Brandywine Hundred. The hunt and best-dressed contest start on the rectory lawn, 7 Sharpley Road, after the 10:30 a.m. Mass on April 4. Registration is required, and children will be grouped age 5 and younger and ages 6-7. The Easter Bunny will be there for selfies.

Trinity Community Church, Hockessin. The church will host a free hunt at 1 p.m. March 27 on the church grounds, 6580 Lancaster Pike. Registration is requested.

Westminster Presbyterian Church, Wilmington. An Easter festival runs 10:15-11 a.m. April 4 at the church, 1502 W. 13th St., and includes a hunt (up to age 12), bag decorating, crafts and card writing. Reservations are required.

White Clay Creek Presbyterian Church, Newark. The hunt is 10 a.m.-noon April 3 at the church, 15 Polly Drummond Hill Road. It’s for children up to 10.

Wilmington & Western, Milltown. The Easter Bunny Express features the Easter Bunny for selfies and treats for kids on a 90-minute train ride. Departures are 12:30 and 2:30 p.m. March 27-28 and April 2-3. Tickets are $20-$22, with the youngest kids free.

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